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Hotel In Augusta Gives Away Free Furniture For Remodeling

Sheraton Hotel on Steven’s Creek Road in Augusta, GA is gearing up for a full remodel. So what does that mean for the furniture… everything must go! They are currently…

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Sheraton Hotel on Steven's Creek Road in Augusta, GA is gearing up for a full remodel.

So what does that mean for the furniture... everything must go! They are currently giving away all the furniture for free! All you need is a way to get them home.

They have sofas, mattresses, chairs, tables, lamps, sinks, wall art, and more!

According to a Sheraton staff member, they are doing two floors at a time. Right now they are removing the 4th and 5th floors.

In about a month they will be moving on to the 3rd and 2nd floor. So if you weren't able to grab anything this time around -  you might just have some luck in a few weeks from now.

Below are some pictures of the furniture they are bringing out. This is only half. Staff members say more is still coming down from the current floors that they are working on.

Did you score something nice? Here are some tips on how to clean it:

  • If the couch has removable covers throw it into the washing machine.
  • For tables and dressers, use mild dish soap, water, and a sponge to scrub the items down.
  • Natural light could also be your best friend, letting the UV rays kill off the bacteria.

There are many more cleaning tips and hacks to make your " old hotel furniture" like brand new.

What Happens To Old Hotel Furniture?

Hotels usually update their furnishings every 6-8 years. Dressers are usually replaced every 12 or so years. There are a few things that the hotel can decide to do with their furniture.

  • A liquidator could take the furniture from the hotel's hands and buy it by the room.
  • Auction off the furniture.
  • Give to a charity.
  • Provide a local homeless shelter with an extra bed.
  • Give away the furniture for free to the community!

Things That Clutter Our Houses

Clutter... it can consume our lives if we're not careful! Have you ever been on a mission to de-clutter and wonder where all this stuff came from?  You're definitely not alone. Somehow, things tend to accumulate without even realizing it.  And according to a new survey by Olio, there are 10 things that clutter our houses.

De-Cluttering

With a new year now underway, maybe you're thinking of doing some decluttering. Maybe this list can help you tackle some of the things that clutter your house! My best advice for de-cluttering is not to get overwhelmed. Start with one room and one particular area.  Like the bathroom. Simply clean out one drawer or cabinet.

If it helps, make a game of it.  Or get your family involved! I've been known to set a time goal.  For example, if I finish this by 11 a.m. I can (insert fun activity here)! I've also seen where people decide on a number of things to get rid of each day or week.  Recently I saw something about getting rid of 23 things a week since it's 2023.  That's a pretty cool idea.

Emotional Attachment

Of course, we've all heard plenty of de-cluttering advice. But if you're like me... you might have an emotional attachment to certain things. I know it's hard for me to get rid of something that a loved one gave me, especially if they've passed away.  And of course, there's always the "I might need this one day..." I'm guilty there too! But, most of those things have been sitting in a closet or drawer for over 5 years now. So chances are there won't ever be a "one day" in that situation.

So, what are those things that clutter our houses? Here are the results of that Olio survey!

Books

Definitely guilty of this one! But, for those books you aren't planning to read again, how about donating to your local library? You can also take them to 2nd & Charles too!

Books

Old Clothes

Clothes with holes and stains... get rid of them!  And if you're holding on to clothes that no longer fit, ask yourself if you're really going to fit in them again? There are many places that you can donate your clothes to!

Clothes

Old Cables and Cords

Guilty on this one too!  Sometimes it's a matter of... "I'm not sure what this goes to, so I should probably hold on to it." And next thing you know, it's a tangled mess of cords that have absolutely no use!

Cords and Cables

Food Containers

Missing lids... stained... bent... whatever it is, it's probably time to finally toss out those old food containers!

Food containers

General Trinkets and Knickknacks

Unless you're collecting a certain line of items... those trinkets and knickknacks just tend to take up space, and require a lot of moving them around when cleaning.  If there's no real reason... maybe it's time to toss!

Trinkets knickknacks

Old Gadgets

Sure, you were going to use that cool gadget when you purchased it. But somehow it got shoved to the back of a drawer or closet. No need in holding on to it!

Old gadgets

Electronic Goods

Old phones, computers, etc.  They take up space... and serve absolutely no purpose.  Find a way to chunk them!Electronic Goods

DIY Stuff and Tools

You got really excited about a new project you saw on Pinterest. Then you bought all the supplies.  But once you started (if you got to that point), it wasn't nearly as exciting as you hoped.  See if there's an art class that could benefit from those supplies and say goodbye!

DIY Tools

Kitchen Appliances

Whether it's broken, missing a piece, or never gets used... now's a good time to just get rid of it!

Kitchen Appliances

Old Toys

Maybe the kids are older now and don't play with them... or the toys are broken - toss 'em!

Old Toys
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Darasha Singleton is a native of Augusta, Georgia who serves as the Digital Content Coordinator at Beasley Media Group. If you think there is nothing to do in Augusta, check her posts! You're sure to find something to do. Aside from work, Darasha enjoys going to the Saturday Market on the River and any local festivals.